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Koh Rong Saloem is just two hours' and yet a world away from Sihanoukville. The island of many spellings — it's also known as Koh Rung Samloem, Koh Rong Samloem, Koh Rong Samlon and a few other variations — is owned by the Cambodian navy who have a base there. Thus far the government has not sold Koh Rong Saloem as they have with most of its neighbouring islands — word is that they're saving the best for last.

The western side has three gorgeous yellow sand beaches, which are perfect for watching the deep pink sunsets every evening. On the eastern side is the heart-shaped Saracen Bay, named after a British ship that once sailed there, and known for diving and snorkelling. The beaches on this side are an eye-blinding white, although the beauty is marred somewhat by the scattered debris from the local fishing boats.

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